The number of eye diseases increases in the spring due to flowering. What is known

In spring, the number of inflammatory and allergic eye diseases increases due to plant blooming, weather changes and increased ultraviolet exposure. During this period, the manifestations of pollinosis and related complications also increase. All the details are in the Izvestia article.

Which diseases are most often aggravated in the spring

Aigul Otkhozoria, an ophthalmologist at the 3Z clinic in Moscow, told Izvestia that one of the key causes of eye deterioration is pollen that gets on the mucous membrane during walks. This leads to increased itching, redness, and lacrimation.

According to the specialist, allergic conjunctivitis remains the most common spring disease. It is accompanied by itching, swelling of the eyelids and lacrimation, and can also be combined with a runny nose and sneezing.

In addition, the number of cases of viral conjunctivitis increases during this period. According to the expert, patients often confuse it with an allergic form, which makes timely treatment difficult and requires accurate diagnosis.

It is reported that keratoconjunctivitis is a particular danger, in which inflammation affects not only the mucous membrane, but also the cornea of the eye. This condition may be accompanied by severe photophobia and pain.

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Ultraviolet radiation and dry eye syndrome increase the risks

In addition to allergic and viral factors, the risk of photokeratitis increases in the spring — damage to the cornea due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Prolonged exposure to the sun without protection can cause eye pain and increased sensitivity to light.

Also, dry eye syndrome often worsens during this period. Its development is facilitated by wind, pollen, temperature fluctuations and dry indoor air.

According to the latest data, to reduce the risks, experts recommend using sunglasses with a UV filter, humidifying the indoor air and limiting contact with pollen during the active flowering period.

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In addition to ophthalmological problems, the manifestations of pollinosis increase in the spring. Immunologist Irina Yartseva noted that effective treatment includes modern drugs that do not depress the immune system.

In addition, Naira Polyakova, an allergist and immunologist at the Semeynaya clinic network, warned of the phenomenon of cross-allergy, when the reaction increases due to certain foods, including fruits, nuts and honey. This is due to the similarity of protein structures with plant pollen.

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Alexandra Gornak, an allergist at the Sberbank Health Medical company, identified allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) to influence the cause of the disease. This method is suitable for adults and children over the age of five, and the course of treatment is usually designed for several years. In minors, symptoms often appear between the ages of three and ten and can worsen without proper therapy.

During the peak of flowering, the expert allowed the possibility of temporary relocation to regions with a lower concentration of pollen, for example, to Altai or to the southern regions of the country, where birch flowering ends earlier.